Kulen Elephant Forest: Angkor Wat Elephants New Home
After spending 22 years ferrying visitors to the temples of Angkor Wat, a group of elephants have found a new home at Kulen Elephant Forest at the foothills of Siem…
TRIBE Phnom Penh Review
Marissa Carruthers reviews TRIBE Phnom Penh, which has opened in the Post Office Square in the Cambodian capital. As the latest international chain hotel to open in the capital, TRIBE…
Try Our Top 5 Phnom Penh Day Trips
If you’re tight on time or simply seeking to spend the day escaping the humdrum of capital life, then there are plenty of day trips to consider. Here are our top five Phnom Penh day trips…
Metropole Underground Review
Marissa Carruthers reviews Metropole Underground, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh’s latest bar to open. Stepping into Metropole Underground is akin to being transported to another world. Tucked away at the entrance…
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh: Modern Cambodia
Mark Bibby Jackson at last checks into a property he has long coveted, and admits to be right royally impressed by the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. When I first moved…
How To Start a Business in Cambodia
It used to be that starting a business in Cambodia was the simplest thing in the world. All you had to do was employ a local agent to handle your business registration – hand across…
Best Restaurants in Phnom Penh
There’s no chance of going hungry in the Cambodian capital, which boasts an impressive collection of restaurants serving cuisines from all corners of the globe. Here are some of the…
Best Phnom Penh Bars To Enjoy
Night owls have their pick of the bunch, with the city packed full of bars, KTVs, beer gardens and clubs that range from dive bars through to rooftop decadence. Here are some of the best…
Explore Phnom Penh Culture and Art Scene
The Cambodian capital is awash with cultural activities that give an insight into the country. Here’s our guide to Phnom Penh culture and art. Phnom Penh is a great place…
What to Do in Siem Reap Cambodia
There’s way more to Siem Reap than temple trekking, with the town and wider province swimming in culture, history and stunning scenery. Here’s our guide to what to do in…
Discovering Siem Reap Restaurants & Bars
While Siem Reap is synonymous with Angkor Wat, there’s plenty more to the compact city. At night, it springs to life with places to eat and drink. Here’s our guide…
What to Do in Sihanoukville (Kampong Som)?
Sihanoukville has undergone a huge transformation in the last few years, rising from a compact city on the coast into a mega-city that resembles a mini Macao. Here’s our guide…
Cambodia’s Islands: Discover Paradise
Sun seekers, beach bums and those who want to kick-back and relax in peace – or to a party – have plenty of options to choose from, thanks to a smattering of tropical islands…
What to Do in Kampong Thom
Kampong Thom is Cambodia’s second largest province and home to an abundance of things to do. Here is our guide to what to do in Kampong Thom. Kampong Thom is…
Hiring a Freelancer in Cambodia
Freelance workers are common in Cambodia, whether established professionals or transient backpackers looking to make a few dollars on the side. The usual reason…
Successfully Surviving Covid in Cambodia
Marissa Carruthers has called Cambodia home since 2012, but when the pandemic hit, she was faced with the huge dilemma of surviving covid in Cambodia and whether to stay or…
Siem Reap: Covid Recovery
Siem Reap sits as Cambodia’s tourism hub and business was devastated by the pandemic. However, with borders now open Siem Reap is in recovery mode and life has returned. Learn…
What to Do in Kratie Province?
The predominantly rural north-eastern province of Kratie is gaining momentum with visitors, thanks in most part to its riverine celebrities – a pocket of critically-endangered Irrawaddy dolphins…
What To See in Battambang Cambodia
Dubbed the rice bowl of Cambodia, Battambang province is predominantly a fertile patchwork of paddies. The north-western province is also home to Battambang city…
How To Stay Safe When Solo Travelling
Have you ever given any thought to going on a trip by yourself? There are a lot of advantages to solo travelling, such as the absence of any obligations to…
Street Photos of Jakarta Indonesia
Before the pandemic we took a walk through Jakarta’s bustling streets and captured these scenes of normal life in this crowded metropolis. Enjoy these street photos of Jakarta Indonesia. Fatahillah…
Photographic Journey Through Flores Indonesia
Landing at Ende on the eastern side of Flores Indonesia, we embarked on a five-day overland trip following the Trans-Flores Highway, capturing memories for a digital memory book along the…
Sustainable Cruises: Rainforest Cruises
At Travel Begins at 40, we beleive it is important to highlight organisations that have sustainable tourism at their heart. Today we highlight Rainforest Cruises which provides bespoke responsible and…
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh: Modern Classical Cambodia
Mark Bibby Jackson at last checks into a property he has long coveted, and admits to be right royally impressed by the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. When I first moved…
